S9 Leadership

Question 1

One of those qualities that people know when they see it in action, but find difficult to describe.

Answer 1

leadership

Question 2

T or F. Teams do not often need a leader however the complexities of interprofessional teams require that a team leader role be established even if this role is never formalised.

Answer 2

T

Question 3

The ability to inspire support and confidence among those who work with you and for you. It is also a behaviour that “influences, guides, controls or inspires others to take actions”

Answer 3

leadership

Question 4

4 elements of leadership

Answer 4

1. influencing others
2. being innovative or creative in response to a crisis or problem
3. having a clear idea of what needs to be done and why
4. being single minded about achieving a result

Question 5

Often it is the personal ___ and ___ of an individual that mark them as a leader not the role they perform

Answer 5

personal traits and behaviors

Question 6

Leadership is often confused with ___ or the ‘right’ to be a leader because a person holds a certain role

Answer 6

authority

Question 7

4 characteristics of a leader

Answer 7

1. inspires employees with a vision
2. helps employees cope with change
3. makes people want to help the organization reach its goals and objectives
4. articulates a direction for the future

Question 8

3 characteristics of a manager

Answer 8

1. directs the work of employees and is responsible for the results
2. determines goals and directs people to accomplish a task or objective
3. handles activities through planning and budgeting

Question 9

T or F. The traits that make for a good leader in one situation don’t necessarily translate to other situations

Answer 9

T

Question 10

Traits of leaders in the healthcare profession

Answer 10

action-oriented judgment or decisiveness; eagerness to accept responsibility; task competence; skills in dealing with people; self-confidence; flexibility; emotional intelligence; honesty; integrity; capacity to motivate people

Question 11

4 main leadership styles

Answer 11

1. task oriented
2. people oriented
3. directors
4. participators

Question 12

Leadership style: focuses on achieving goals and objectives in the most efficient and effective way; achieves high levels of productivity; good at organizing people and activities in order to meet desired objectives

Answer 12

task oriented

Question 13

Leadership style: see the people they lead as people; focuses on their teams’ or followers’ needs, interests, problems, professional and personal development

Answer 13

people oriented

Question 14

Leadership style: take decisions, issue orders and instructions and expect followers, team members and subordinates to comply

Answer 14

directors

Question 15

Leadership style: shares decision making and authority with the team and others, solicit feedback and input and willingly incorporate suggestions and ideas from others; good delegators and communicatiors

Answer 15

participators

Question 16

One model of the team leader’s role is to focus on these 2 priorities

Answer 16

1. managing relations with outsiders

2. facilitating team processes

Question 17

4 specific leadership roles

Answer 17

1. liaise with people outside the team
2. troubleshoot when the team asks for help
3. manage conflict when disagreements arise within the team
4. coach team members, clarify expectations and offer support